Mini Hot Dogs
Mini Hot Dogs, also known as pigs in a blanket, are cocktail sausages wrapped in soft, golden dough and baked to perfection. They’re the ultimate party snack—quick to make, easy to serve, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini hot dogs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 24 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages
- 1 can crescent roll dough, puff pastry, or biscuit dough
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Optional: mustard, for inside or dipping
- Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for topping
- Cooking spray or parchment paper, for baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Unroll the dough and cut into strips or triangles depending on type.
- Place a mini hot dog on the wide end of each dough piece, optionally add cheese or mustard, and roll up.
- Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly and serve with ketchup, mustard, or preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating until ready to bake.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier texture or biscuit dough for a heartier bite.
- Freeze unbaked mini dogs and bake directly from frozen as needed.
- Customize with cheese, mustard, or spices for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini hot dogs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/mini-hot-dogs/
